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Tim & Tonya Moomey of TnT Whitewater Rafting, LLC would like to

thank and give recognition to Bert of Bert's Guide Service and/or

the McKenzie River B&B.

Combined, the Moomey’s & Bert provided trips below cost for nonprofit

organizations. Bert pitched in and helped guide trips for the

Eugene Charter School and the Girl Scouts last season. For the

Girl Scouts, he drove from Portland and back in the same day!

Bert also guided the Eugene's Charter School's trip which required

doing two ½ day trips in one day because it is a worthy cause.

Tim describes a specific trip. “Once we were at Harbick's, ready

to meet our guests when we realized we forgot a throw rope.

We called Bert for help. Without hesitation Bert asked if he

needed to bring one to us, or if we could pick one up. On another

occasion, a hired-help booked trips but messed things up

resulting in 4 more people showing up than we had room for. We

called Bert who happened to be in Eugene. He dropped what he

was doing to return home to get a raft and gear and to guide for

our clients. To kill time, we gave our guests $$ for lunch at Takoda’s.

Bert was there to take them rafting before they finished lunch!”

… Bert deserves some recognition. “Thank you Bert! I don't

know what we would do without you.”

 

Eugene, Ore. – Adventure seekers have a new way to explore the local region. Travel Lane County launches the first official Geocaching.com GeoTour on the West Coast--one of only eight nationwide.

While geocaching has been around since 2000, GeoTours are now being created as a way to guide sightseers to special scenic landscapes, attractions, historic sites and other points of interest located within a specific destination or territory.

Stretching from Springfield to the crest of the Cascades, Travel Lane County’s first GeoTour, focused on the McKenzie River region, will officially launch on Saturday, Oct. 20. More than 30 geocaching sites have been selected and prepped for the new tour, officially named the Eugene, Cascades & Coast GeoTour – McKenzie River Edition. The tour will lead cachers to everything from trailheads to waterfalls.

Armed with smartphones, or dedicated GPS (Global Positioning System) devices, both expert and novice geocachers can hunt for the hidden caches. The caches, which are typically small, waterproof containers or canisters, are filled with treasures and trinkets, along with an official logbook that cachers sign and date.

Travel Lane County is challenging people to complete the tour’s accompanying passport, which will require treasure hunters to find a minimum number of hidden caches in order to earn one of the 200 limited-edition trackable geocaching coins. Coins, as they are called among cachers, serve as trophies, collectibles, souvenirs or trading objects. Travel Lane County’s locally designed and produced wooden geocoin will be one of a two-part series. Those cachers who complete the passport will be entered to win a free McKenzie River getaway.

Travel Lane County will host Geocaching 101 workshops to teach people how to embark on a geocaching adventure. A local geocaching expert will conduct the free sessions and GPS units will be available for people see and try during the event. A geocaching scavenger hunt will be part of the Geocaching 101 activities to provide a real, hands-on experience.

For more information, contact Travel Lane County at (541) 484-5307 or visit here
Travel Lane County is a private, nonprofit association dedicated to economic development through visitor spending. In 2011 visitors to Lane County generated more than $543 million in spending for Lane County’s economy. Travel Lane County is funded by room tax paid by visitors using area lodging facilities and campgrounds.

McKenzie River Bicentennial 2012  

  

  

Mobile Museum

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The mobile museum is temporarily at the Leaburg Library. Continued efforts to collect local history and document historical artifacts is underway.

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Greetings! An online publication we have been working with has published an article on ZipSetGo.com that mentions your business or area. You can find Kelsey Ivey'sarticle "Destination Expert: Oregon" below. Thank you for your continued support of tourism in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region.

What is Oregon’s best kept secret?

Oregon’s best kept secret is the McKenzie River Valley in the central Oregon Cascades. This unique location in the heart of the state puts the outdoors at your fingertips for all types of adventures. Enjoy white water rafting or fly fishing on the river’s banks or take a stroll along the Delta Old Growth Forest Trail for towering trees – even spend the night in one with Pacific Tree Climbing Institute. If relaxing is more your style, take a dip in the natural clothing-optional Cougar Hot Springs (aka Terwillinger) or stay the night at Belknap Hot Springs  for a soak in their developed pools. Further east along this scenic route also enjoy high-mountain waterfalls like Proxy and Sahalie and in the summer travel to the peak of the McKenizie Pass to see 360 degree views of the white-peaked mountains at the Dee Wright Observatory

Here is the article: http://www.zipsetgo.com/destination-expert-oregon

A sub-committee of the McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce is preparing a proposal to develop an Oregon State Scenic Byway from Hendrick's Wayside Park (milepost 11.4) east, to connect with Aufderheide Dr./West Cascades Scenic Byway (milepost 45.9)

Pat Moran, ODOT's Scenic Byway program director outlined the benefits of preservation, increased highway maintenance and slight boost in tourism at a public meeting on June 14, 2012. The scenic byway does not restrict land use or zoning. Special enforcement is directed to prevent billboards and off premise outdoor signage. Existing business signage will be grandfathered in. New off-premise signs will not be allowed after designation.

The Corridor Management Plan is scheduled to be submitted by this fall.

541-896-3330

marketing@McKenzieChamber.com

As an outflow from the Rural Tourism Project and the networking we've done
with both Travel Oregon and Travel Lane County we've been featured in a
Grant's Getaway Video, with a promise to do another feature video of a Fall
Colors McKenzie River Float!

FANTASTIC!

Thanks everyone,

Chris LaVoie